U.S. farmers are selling more and more products to China, despite several trade disputes. Gary Crawford reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
Snowpack Levels Very Low
…snowpack levels in Western ranges are well below normal for this time of year, causing concern for irrigators and cities. Rod Bain reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
Good News for Grocery Shoppers
This year is shaping up to be one of the most favorable for food shoppers. Gary Crawford has more. Click to open or download audio report….
AgNet Media Inc. Principals Now Sole Owners of AgNet West
…KROP-AM, Brawley; KSAC-FM, Sacramento; KSRO-AM, Santa Rosa; KTIP-AM, Porterville; KFIG-AM, Fresno; and KYOS, Merced. For more information visit www.AgNetWest.com. To view this news release in .pdf format, please click here….
CDFA Accepting Concept Proposals
…currently accepting concept proposals for the 2014 grant cycle. FREP’s competitive grant program funds research that advances the environmentally safe and agronomically sound use of fertilizing materials. The 2014 Request…
Drought Preparedness Workshop
Val Dolcini Growers, irrigation managers, and others in the ag industry from around the state gathered for a day-long drought preparedness workshop at Fresno State. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to…
2014 Projections for Pork
Unless an outbreak interferes, U.S. pork producers are on track to produce more next year. Gary Crawford reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
2014 Projections for Cattle
Cattle producers will see another spike in prices next year as the herd shrinks and beef production declines. Gary Crawford has more. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
Are Poinsettias Really Dangerous?
Are poinsettia plants dangerous for your pets and small children? Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
A Fairly Unusual Situation Developing for Dairy Producers
Dairy producers around the nation could see an unusual and profitable situation developing next year. Gary Crawford reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
History Behind the “Drought Monitor”
…updates of the U.S. drought situation. In this report, we take a look at the history of the “Drought Monitor.” Susan Carter reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
Remaining Sugar Inventory Successfully Sold
USDA’s Commodity Credit Corporation has announced the results of the latest invitation to sell the remainder of its recently acquired sugar inventory for non-food uses. Julie McPeake has more. Click…
Cattle Futures Close Higher Monday
Cattle futures closed a bit higher Monday after being under pressure last Friday. Randall Weiseman reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…